Release Date: August 22nd, 2023

Features & Content

Added a mod browser to the game in collaboration with mod.io
The mod browser can be accessed from the main menu of the game
You will need to accept the Legal Disclaimer to access the mod browser
There, you can browse through any of the mods currently uploaded to mod.io and subscribe to them to prompt an automatic download
Modders can upload their mods on the mod.io website
You will need to login to mod.io in order to download or upload mods
More information here

DLC-Support

Made modded key bindings functional again
Enabled patching data/infotips/export.bin by adding an export.bin.xml patch file to the mod
Enabled patching .cfg files, e.g. world_map_01.cfg, by adding an XML file with the same name plus .xml as an extension
Enabled patching .fc files, e.g. world_map_01.fc, by adding an XML file with the same name plus .xml as an extension
Enabled linking files by adding a text file with the extension .lnk.
Enabled using conditions to check if a mod exists in any patch – not only assets.xml patches.
Enabled wrapping ModOp content
Follow this link for more information and examples on these points

Fixed a memory leak that occurred when the AI unsuccessfully tried to build roads near rivers
Fixed an issue that reset the text language to English when restarting the game
Fixed a specific New World island that had a non-buildable area
Fixed an exploit that allowed players to construct buildings and modules the player hadn’t unlocked yet by using stamps
Fixed an exploit that allowed players to move farm modules via the Relocate Tool out of bounds of their farms
Fixed the issue with the Fertilizer Silo was not buildable when the Hacienda farm was blueprinted
Fixed an issue that led to the epilepsy warning screen occasionally disappearing after changing the language in Ubisoft Connect
Fixed an issue with expedition rewards not being added after finishing a hard Zoo Expedition in Temperate Forest
Fixed the issue with too many mods extending the loading time of the game, resulting in the game not being able to connect to the online services
Drastically improved mod loading times overall

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Fixed an issue with matchmaking joining players with different mod setups, resulting in a desync

Clarified the quest text for the “Robbing the Robber Baron” quest “Pride & Peddlers” scenario
The quest needs to be fulfilled on the first island of the player

Fixed an issue with the “Fiesta” Pack description text not showing up when hovering over the content card in the “additional content” menu
Fixed the missing Engineer workforce icon in the Research Institute menu

Corrected the reward description for the “Local” Event of the Grand Stadium to 25 influence